Apple’s recent unveiling of the iPhone 17 lineup triggered a sharp and unexpected reaction from investors — wiping out over $112 billion in market value in just two days. That fall stems from more than a minor stock dip; it reflects deepening…
#25 — Larry Ellison Net Worth Skyrockets on Oracle Stock Surge
In Episode 25 of the Thought Media Podcast, Ava and Max break down the extraordinary moment when Larry Ellison’s net worth surged by over $100 billion in a single day, propelled by Oracle’s explosive stock performance. This sudden rise vaulted Ellison, Oracle’s…
#24 — Klarna IPO Raises $1.4B with Sequoia Capital Winning Big
In Episode 24 of the Thought Media Podcast, Ava and Max dive into Klarna’s blockbuster IPO success—raising approximately $1.4 billion in its New York Stock Exchange debut. The Swedish fintech company, beloved for its buy-now, pay-later model, garnered wide attention as…
#23 — Musk’s xAI Sues Grok Engineer for Allegedly Leaking Codebase
In Episode 23 of the Thought Media Podcast, Ava and Max examine a major legal conflict shaking the AI industry: Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI is suing former engineer Xuechen Li, alleging he stole proprietary code from its Grok chatbot…
#22 — China’s 10‑Year Plan for a Fully AI‑Operated Economy
In Episode 22, Ava and Max explore China’s sweeping new roadmap to become a fully AI-powered economy by 2035. As revealed by China’s State Council, this ten-year national strategy includes the phased rollout of AI across all major pillars of society,…
#21 — Cracker Barrel Logo Re-Design Puts Stock Down $100 Million
In Episode 21 of the Thought Media Podcast, Ava and Max explore the unexpected consequences of Cracker Barrel’s recent logo redesign, which contributed to a stunning $100+ million loss in market value (approximately). The Southern-inspired restaurant chain recently unveiled a cleaner,…
#20 — WordPress Log In Security Plugin for WordPress Website
In Episode 20 of the Thought Media Podcast, Ava and Max explore the crucial topic of WordPress log in security. With over 43% of all websites globally powered by WordPress, it’s one of the most widely used content management systems in…
#19 — Japanese Scientists Developed World’s Fastest Internet at 402 Tbps
In Episode 19 of the Thought Media Podcast, Ava and Max unpack a staggering technological leap from Japan: the achievement of the world’s fastest internet speed—402 terabits per second. That’s fast enough to download the entire Netflix library in one second!…
#18 — China Launches Underwater AI-Powered Data Center
In Episode 18 of the Thought Media Podcast, Ava and Max explore China’s groundbreaking $223 million underwater AI data center, a project poised to redefine how the world powers and cools high-performance computing. Located six miles off the coast of Shanghai…
#17 — 7 Types of Animation for SMBs, Enterprise, and Government
In Episode #17 of the Thought Media Podcast, Ava and Max dive into the world of video animation and explore the 7 types of animation that businesses—whether small businesses (SMBs), enterprises, or government agencies—can leverage to enhance their marketing, branding, and…